Pilot

Fly with purpose. Save lives. Make every mission count. At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Pilot at Barton Aerodrome, near Manchester.

The role

As a Pilot, you'll play a vital role in delivering mission‑critical aviation services that directly support life‑saving operations. Operating in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, you will fly in support of the North‑West Air Ambulance Charity, helping to protect communities and save lives every day. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in demanding scenarios, while advancing your career in a highly respected aviation environment. This role is based at Barton Aerodrome, with a shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off, working 12‑hour shifts. You are required to reside within either 25nm or 45mins of the base at Barton.

Day‑to‑day, you will be:

• Flying single pilot helicopter missions in support of air ambulance and emergency medical services
• Conducting Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations across varied environments
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Conducting night flying and complex operational tasking where required
• Working collaboratively with crew and emergency response teams to deliver critical services.

Essential experience of the Pilot

• 1000 hours pilot in command of aircraft of which 500 hours is pilot in command on twin turbine helicopters; OR 1000 hours as co‑pilot in HEMS/Police operations of which 500 hours is as pilot in command under supervision and 100 hours pilot in command of twin turbine helicopters.
• 2000 hours minimum total helicopter experience
• 500 hours operating experience in twin turbine helicopters in an operational environment similar to the intended operation.
• 20 hours VFR at night as pilot in command.

Qualifications for the Pilot

• Hold a valid UK ATPL(H) or CPL(H) + IR
• Full UK Aviation class 1 medical
• Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) / Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8%, with life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Market leading sick leave policy
• Loss of license insurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 23/06/2026